Stantec

Building Science Consultant

Stantec$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in building envelope systems assessment, detailing, testing, or construction
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; bonus for knowledge in Bluebeam, CAD, Revit, Sketchup, and BIM 360
  • Strong project management skills for handling multiple projects concurrently
  • Understanding of energy codes, rain screen principles, and thermal performance
  • Excellent team player with a focus on customer service
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

  • Review design documents and submittals for water intrusion, air leakage, and thermal performance compliance
  • Conduct field reviews for new construction and rehabilitation projects
  • Prepare and manage site visit reports, tracking outstanding deficiencies
  • Perform field testing on building envelope assemblies for compliance verification
  • Interface effectively with architects, contractors, and subcontractors
  • Lead the development of building envelope design and construction documents
  • Analyze failures in building envelopes and provide forensic insights
  • Present findings and assessments to diverse stakeholders, including legal professionals.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with a blend of remote and in-office work
  • Opportunity for international training and project management skill enhancement
  • Focus on technical growth and mentoring within a collaborative team
  • Commitment to work-life balance
  • Engagement in projects that make a difference for communities and clients.
Full Job Description
Job Description

You're a forward-thinker who can anticipate situations, thrive on challenges, deliver impactful solutions and be highly experienced at leading fast-paced projects. You're looking for your ideas to be valued, to enhance your leadership skills and take on more responsibilities. Looks like Stantec has the perfect opportunity for you!

Take the next step in your career at an organization that is proud to be a home for people committed to making a difference. Enhance your leadership and project management capabilities through international training, learn your craft and manage a variety of projects ranging from thousands to multimillions.

We value technical growth, work-life balance and an environment that supports the development and mentoring of our staff. We are constantly expanding and seeking ambitious, committed individuals that want to excel through challenging opportunities and projects that will allow them to achieve their career goals. Our focus on our people, culture and capabilities allows us to make a difference for our clients and the communities we serve.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals prepared by third parties for conformance with good building practice with respect to water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance and differential movement
  • Undertake field review of both new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm that the construction of the building envelope assemblies is proceeding per approved mock-ups and design document
  • Prepare site visit reports and use this database to generate Action Lists of outstanding deficiencies and track their resolution
  • Undertake field testing of selected elements of building envelope assemblies to confirm compliance with specified performance standards (primarily water infiltration and air leakage) and prepare reports outlining the results of these tests
  • Interface with architects, general contractors and sub-trades
  • Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development
  • Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures
  • Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultants
  • Direct field work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit, Sketchup, and BIM 360 is a plus
  • Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects
  • Practical knowledge of energy code, rain screen principles, air barriers and thermal performance
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer service commitment
  • Position requires travel
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a clean MVR.

Education and Experience
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems
  • Highschool Diploma is required

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec offers a hybrid home/office work environment, and expects team members in the office at least 3 days a week or more for all-staff meetings, project-related team work sessions, client meetings, and employee engagement functions etc.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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